Just smile and be happy.
Concerned that he may have overstepped, Zavien ran his hand through his hair and smiled sheepishly. "Of course. I have no doubt about that." He had full faith that Lena would take care of them within the Celestine. She was the expert after all. It would be a welcome reprieve for all of them and maybe one day, if her curiosity ever got the better of her, he might find her visiting the neighborhood.
He further considered her living situation, wondering if she ever missed the proximity of civilization. When she asked about his own arrangements, he thought of the rundown one room townhome just down the street with considerable fondness. "Nah. I only just joined the Dragoons and I'm used to having my own space. I actually live near here. It's nothing grand, but it's home." Pausing, Zavien decided to extend the same offer he did everyone else. "You're always welcome to come by. I know you have your own place, but if you ever get lonely, my door is open to everyone." His smile was genuine, if not a little embarrassed, but he remembered how content he felt when Hawthorn stayed with him. It filled his home with life and friendship, putting it one step closer to the safe haven he always dreamed it would be.
Watching Lena set aside her snack, Zavien realized he'd completely neglected his own - not that he cared much at the moment. He closed the bag all the same, listening to her comfortable laughter and description of her wards. His eyes opened wide as he heard the list. "Ghost whales?! Really?! How do they fit in the Celestine?" He wasn't as good at containing his excitement this time around, his voice rising slightly as he shifted to face her more fully.
He further considered her living situation, wondering if she ever missed the proximity of civilization. When she asked about his own arrangements, he thought of the rundown one room townhome just down the street with considerable fondness. "Nah. I only just joined the Dragoons and I'm used to having my own space. I actually live near here. It's nothing grand, but it's home." Pausing, Zavien decided to extend the same offer he did everyone else. "You're always welcome to come by. I know you have your own place, but if you ever get lonely, my door is open to everyone." His smile was genuine, if not a little embarrassed, but he remembered how content he felt when Hawthorn stayed with him. It filled his home with life and friendship, putting it one step closer to the safe haven he always dreamed it would be.
Watching Lena set aside her snack, Zavien realized he'd completely neglected his own - not that he cared much at the moment. He closed the bag all the same, listening to her comfortable laughter and description of her wards. His eyes opened wide as he heard the list. "Ghost whales?! Really?! How do they fit in the Celestine?" He wasn't as good at containing his excitement this time around, his voice rising slightly as he shifted to face her more fully.
Zavien
